Rae-Ann Westlake
28303 Detroit Rd, Westlake, OH 44145 · Cuyahoga County · (440) 871-0500
130 certified beds, about 106 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1967
Last standard inspection more than 2 years ago Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 365115 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 8, 2024, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 15 health citations since May 2019, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.42 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.54 of those hours.
42.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
405/19
409/21
111/23
602/24
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 15 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
1G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
10D
3E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
February 8, 2024Standard inspection · 6 citations
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff and resident interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure Resident #152 received timely incontinence care. This affected one (Resident #152) of two residents reviewed for incontinence care. The facility census was 110.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure Resident #6 was receiving an adequate amount of fluids to meet her basic needs. This affected one of one resident reviewed for hydration. The facility census was 110.
- D Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure residents received appropriate assessment before applying side rails to a bed. This affected one (Resident #44) of five residents reviewed for accident hazards. The total census was 110.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, medication error/incident report review, order summary review, facility investigation time line review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. This affected one (Resident #101) of one resident reviewed for admission medications and one (Resident #71) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medications.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure a complete and accurate medical record for Resident #101. This affected one of thirty sampled residents. The facility census was 110.
- D Have policies on smoking.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, staff and resident interview, and policy review, the facility failed to ensure smoking assessments and care plans were completed in a timely manner. This affected two residents (#58 and #152) of two reviewed for smoking. The facility identified twelve residents (#2, #22, #24, #42, #58, #59, #68, #92, #102, #103, #104, #152) who smoked. The facility census was 110.
November 13, 2023Complaint inspection, Infection control · 1 citation
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview, record review, and policy review, the facility failed to maintain infection control practices to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. This had the potential to affect 16 (#89, #24, #51, #68, #41, #96, #99, #5, #57, #9, #93, #74, #66, #73, #75, and #30) of 16 residents residing on the affected hall. The facility census was 101.
September 30, 2021Standard inspection · 4 citations
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview, the facility failed ensure Resident #34 recieved staff asstistance to shower. Actual Harm occurred when Resident #34 was showering unattended and fell fracturing her shoulder. This affected one (Resident #34) of three residents reviewed for falls. The facility census was 65.
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, interviews and policy review, the facility failed to ensure food was stored, prepared, and served under sanitary conditions. This had the potential to affect all 65 residents who received food from the kitchen. The census was 65.
- E Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the residents on the secured unit had a dignified dining experience. This affected eleven (Resident's #5, #7, #14, #27, #30, #36, #46, #47, #50, #51 and #53) eating in the dining room during the observations and had the potential to affect all 13 residents living on the unit. The facility census was 65.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on resident interview, staff interview, record review and policy review, the facility failed to ensure smoking breaks were provided for Residents #49 and #266. This affected two of three (Resident's #10, #49 and #266) resident's that smoked. The facility census is 65.
May 16, 2019Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased observation, record review and interview the facility failed to properly store resident food and maintain sanitary conditions in the nursing unit B refrigerator to prevent contamination and potential food borne illness. This had the potential to affect nine residents (Resident #81, #344, #50, #72, #53, #28, #294, #93 and #32) who resided on unit B. The facility census was 83.
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to provide a Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice (SNFABN) and Notice to Medicare Provider Non-Coverage (NOMNC) as required to Resident #33's responsible party/guardian. This affected one resident (Resident #33) of three residents reviewed for beneficiary notices.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview the facility failed to develop a plan of care for Resident #42 related to hemodialysis, for Resident #69 related to hospice and for Resident #91 related to a urinary tract infection. This affected one resident (Resident #42) of one resident reviewed for hemodialysis, one resident (Resident #69) of two residents reviewed for hospice services and one resident (Resident #91) of five residents reviewed for urinary tract infections and catheter care.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview the facility failed to ensure respiratory equipment (nasal cannulas) were stored when not in use in a manner to prevent the potential spread of infection. This affected one resident (Resident #20) of one resident reviewed for oxygen use. The facility identified 15 resident with with oxygen.
Fire safety inspections
16 fire safety citations on file: 9 on February 8, 2024, 7 on September 30, 2021.
Every fire safety citation16 citations
- F Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- F Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- E Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
- E Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
- F Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- E Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- E Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.42 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.54 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.06 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.86 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.03 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 42.6% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 20.0% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 5.24 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.57 on weekdays and 3.06 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 18.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.65 in April to June 2025 to 3.42 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.42 | 0.54 | 3.57 | 3.06 | 18.4% | 0 of 90 | 106 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.52 | 0.53 | 3.69 | 3.12 | 18.5% | 0 of 92 | 104 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.58 | 0.59 | 3.74 | 3.19 | 16.0% | 0 of 92 | 105 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.65 | 0.59 | 3.79 | 3.30 | 0.3% | 0 of 91 | 102 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Ohio, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.60 | 3.80 | 3.24 | 4.6% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Ohio
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $18.76 | $17.93 to $21.44 | 63,280 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $29.78 | $27.34 to $31.68 | 39,900 |
| Registered nurses | $39.67 | $38.08 to $47.61 | 143,730 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.2 | 5.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.9 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 15.2 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.9 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: RAE-ANN WESTLAKE INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ra Assets Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 05/17/2022 |
| Ra Investment Oh LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 35% | 05/17/2022 |
| Ra Opco LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Organization | 53% | 05/17/2022 |
| Gewirtz, Jonathan | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | Individual | 13% | 05/17/2022 |
| Gewirtz, Jonathan | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 05/17/2022 | |
| Gewirtz, Jonathan | Corporate director | Individual | 05/17/2022 | |
| Marcum, Dylon | Corporate director | Individual | 05/17/2022 | |
| Gewirtz, Jonathan | Corporate officer | Individual | 05/17/2022 | |
| Neil Bay Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 05/17/2022 | |
| Gewirtz, Jonathan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/17/2022 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on February 8, 2024: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on September 30, 2021: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on February 8, 2024: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on November 13, 2023: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.06 hours per resident per day, below the Ohio average of 3.28.
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Huntington Woods Care & Rehab Center Westlake, 0.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Lutheran Home Westlake, 0.9 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- Life Care Center of Westlake Westlake, 1.4 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 39 citations
- O'Neill Healthcare Bay Village Bay Village, 1.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 28 citations
- Brookdale Westlake Village Westlake, 1.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- Crocker Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Westlake, 2.4 mi · not rated · 0 citations
- Avon Place Healthcare Center Avon, 2.5 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 33 citations
Ohio contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Ohio Department of Health, Nursing Homes and Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Ohio Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 1-800-282-1206. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator (Ohio Department of Aging), where Ohio publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Rae-Ann Westlake's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Rae-Ann Westlake 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Rae-Ann Westlake get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 8, 2024. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Rae-Ann Westlake been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Rae-Ann Westlake accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Rae-Ann Westlake?
- CMS lists 10 owners and managers. Legal business name: RAE-ANN WESTLAKE INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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